Meatballs in Tomato Sauce Kefta, Recipe from Algeria, How to make World Food 3

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork can be more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point, while vegetable oil is often less expensive.

breadcrumbs

🥗Healthier: oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Oats provide fiber, while crushed crackers can be a cost-effective binder.

egg

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: applesauce

Flaxseed meal serves as a binding agent, while applesauce adds moisture.

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Finely chop the onion and garlic.

In a large bowl, combine ground beef, onion, garlic, parsley, cumin, coriander, paprika, salt, and black pepper.

Mix the ingredients until well combined.

Add the egg and breadcrumbs, then mix again until incorporated.

Shape the mixture into small meatballs or patties.

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Sear the meatballs on all sides until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

Transfer the seared meatballs to a baking dish.

Pour tomato sauce over the meatballs and add sliced bell peppers.

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until cooked through.

Serve hot with bread or rice.

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